A 60-foot pine tree fell across the street near 16th and Oliver Ave. N. in Minneapolis during the May 11 tornado storm.
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Northsiders divided over light rail impacts
Metro Transit may try once again to build light rail through Minneapolis’ North Side, but some businesses—and transit riders—aren’t necessarily onboard.Â
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Northside fire captain noted for physical strength, mental toughness
‘I’m here for a purpose, so whatever I need to do, I’m here to keep doing it.’
Posted inGo Green, Local & State, News
Overcoming environmental racism in MN
‘We deserve to have, you know, clean air, clean water, healthy land.’
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, Business, Featured
Black Business Spotlight: Fresh Barbershop and Get Down Coffee
‘A coffee shop called Get Down, it’s a dream come true.’
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Aggressive advocacy for North Side needs: an interview with CouncilmemberJeremiah Ellison
Over the next few weeks the MSR will give our readers an opportunity to get to know the newly elected Mpls. City Council members.
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MPD warns Lyft, Uber drivers to be alert after numerous carjackings
After numerous carjackings the Minneapolis Police Department has issued a citywide alert to warning to Uber and Lyft drivers to be alert.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Photo Galleries
JXTA groundbreaking a Northside game-changer
Juxtaposition Arts, a nonprofit youth art and design education center, gallery and artists’ studio space broke ground on a breathtaking $12 million, 17,000 square foot facility.
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Another child’s death evokes angst, grief, finger-pointing
London Michael Bean’s murder adds to the compounded grief of a community.
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Founder/chairman of Thor Construction honored
‘My career would not be possible without Richard Copeland,’ said Louis King, president, and CEO of Summit Academy OIC.
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Building an alliance of wealth among Black women
‘I’m the owner of a building that will be turned into an incubator space for Black women entrepreneurs…’
Posted inArts + Culture, Theater
The Capri in North Minneapolis celebrates reopening with festivities Oct. 3-10
The Capri proudly announces GO!, seven days of celebration in October to re-introduce the wonderful, welcoming theater and community gathering place.
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Developer seeks to make room for local artists
The organization initiated projects specifically for artists and art organizations by using low-income housing tax credits for artist housing.
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Homegoing ceremony for Winston Boogie Smith filled with laughter reflection, tears
Winston Boogie Smith was laid to rest in North Minneapolis after a moving funeral service.
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Six-year-old shooting victim succumbs to her injuries
Aniya Allen, the six-year-old who was shot in the head Monday night passed away this morning at Hennepin County Medical Center.
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Daunte Wright laid to rest
Hundreds of mourners, including family, friends, community activists, and families who have lost loved ones to police violence gathered to say goodbye to Daunte Wright.
Posted inArts + Culture, Featured, Music
New Prince doc sheds light on how North Mpls. riots in 1960s helped shape the icon
A new Prince documentary is set to premiere during one of the most tumultuous times in Minnesota history.
Posted inBlack Business Spotlight, Business
Black Business Spotlight: Houston White Men’s Room
Houston White established the Houston White Men’s Room (HWMR) in 2007, located in the vibrant and welcoming, Camden neighborhood.
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Recent police misconduct in St. Paul and Minneapolis have raised alarm
Two separate events involving police force in Minneapolis and St. Paul have raised questions in the community.
Posted inSports, Vikings/NFL
North Mpls star Tyler Johnson hopes to make his mark at Super Bowl LV
Tyler Johnson will be playing in his first Super Bowl in his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.